FRI · 12:00pm
Omaha's Blues Fest: In the Market for Blues
Friday, July 31 at Old Market/Downtown/The Capitol District, Omaha
About
Get ready to groove at In The Market For Blues with over 40 national and local bands providing big riffs and soaring vocals.
Who's playing
The publicly listed lineup includes Texas Headhunters as headliner, alongside Héctor Anchondo, Gary Hoey, Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials, Alastair Greene, Brandon Santini, Patrick Sweany, Nick Schnebelen, Kris Lager, Heather Newman Band, Mathias Lattin, Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method, Kurt Allen Band, and many more national and local blues acts.
What to expect
In the Market for Blues is a roaming Omaha blues festival spread across venues in the Old Market, Downtown, and The Capitol District. The format puts live blues in bars, performance spaces, and outdoor settings, creating a neighborhood-wide music crawl anchored by guitar-forward bands, powerhouse vocals, and a deep local presence.
Why go
This is one of Omaha’s biggest showcases for blues, pairing recognized touring artists with homegrown and regional musicians in the city’s central entertainment districts. For fans who want variety, Omaha’s Blues Fest offers a full slate of acts and venues under one festival banner.
Where
Old Market/Downtown/The Capitol District · Omaha NE